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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18
A Remarkable Witness.

Franklin Pa. letter. weeks ago
a young woman named Scott, who was
soon to become a mother, appeared be-
fore a Mercer County Justice of the
Peace and swore out a warrant for the
arrest of a young man named William
Bloodgood, on a charge of assault and
battery. Bloodgood was arrested.
The young woman swore at
the hearing that two weeks
previous Bloodgood had come to her
house, and, as she objected to his re-
naming, he had choked her nearly to
insensibility, and twisted her left wrist,
almost ~dislocating it. She said the
marks of his fingers and thumb were
visable on her throat for several days,
and her wrist had remained crooked
for some time. She had no witnesses
to substantiate her statements or prove
the assault. Bloodgood admitted hav-
ing been present at the girls house at
the time of the alleged assault, but de-
MED that any had been made. He was
held, however, to await his trial at
court.
Few believed that the girl had been
assaulted, and Bloodgood's discharge
was expected by his friends as soon as
court met. The case was called at the
last term of the Mercer Court. The
complainant appeared, carrying her g.
weeks old baby. Her lawyer put her
on the stand, and she swore that Blood
good had assaulted her, and stated, and
that she was the mother of the baby in
her arms. A physician corroborated
the fact of that relationship. The law
yer then told the court that, as the
defense would ask for acquittal on the
ground that there was no evidence OF
any assault having been committed, he
offered as evidence corroborative of the
plaintiff S testimony the baby she had IN
her arms. The prosecuting lawyer took
the infant to the jury, and, uncovering
its throat. revealed to them the distinct
marks Of four fingers on one side of it,
and the plain unmistakeable impression
OF a thumb CT the other. After these
remarkable birth marks has been exam.
ined by the jury the lawyer uncovered
the baby's left wrist. It was twisted
out of shape and swollen, as if it had
been suddenly wrenched. These marks
correspondent exactly with the injuries
the child's mother swore she had receiy-
ed at the hands of the prisoner, Blood
good, more than a month before it was
born. The prisoner was convicted
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18
Cheeky Cadet.

Sometimes, when the offences OF
West Point cadets are very fragrant,
courts-martial are called to try them.
These are composed of army officers,
who sit in triallike Judge and jury when
the offender is in civil, instead of in
military life. These courts-martial are
often very funny. Once there was a
youngster who was so perfectly out
rageous that he knew he would be dis
missed at the approaching examination,
SO he determined to have a good time
before he left. On the grounds was
an old dissused shed Of some kind, and
in it the young hopeful piled all the
shavings, rags,and everything else COM
Unstable he could get, and one fine
night he set a match to it,and had a bon
fire of his own. Ofcourse suspicion point
ed to him, and a court of inquiry was
organized to investigate the outrage.
Gen. Thayer vas Superintendent and
Col. Fry commandment of title cadets.
When the prisoner was called up for
examination before the court, COM
posed of officers Of high rank, imposing
in the majesty Of the law, he was
asked to state what he knew about the
fire. I g45&
Ill don't know anything myself
but what is hearsay testimony, and you
won't admit that" he replied. ...t
"The court does not desire your
views on hearsay testimony" severely
remarked the prosecutor. ~You are
directed to state what may have come
to your knowledge regarding the
affair."" 4.
"Well but, Collected the culprit, II
don't know anything about i, and
what I heard I don't believe"
"The court, sir" thundered the
officer, ''has not inquiredsinto your be-
lief. You will Immediately state what
you heard" I1
BY that time the court was in a age
..Go on, sir" roared several officers
together.
"Well they do say" stammered the
cadet difidently, .'that Gen. Thayer
got the shavings and old Fry, set 'em
afre. "-Philadelphia Times.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18
A Moe Quiet Family Game

A veteran married man living on the
East side says that cards came within
an ace OF running his domestic happi-
ness. Contraryto the orthodox method
OF ruinationi in this particular line Of
vice he did n~otfrequent gamblingg-rooms,
clubs, or saloons to find the broad path,
but stumbled into it right in his own
house. Hehad taught his wife to play
poker two or three winters ago, and
freduently since then they had friendly
little sessions. using buttons for chips.
The other night, though, he brought
home a box of the genuine, nice stacks
OF whites, reds, and blues. AIN
Now" he said, .I'n just show you
how poker is played among the boys.
: / never could take any interest in it
with them cussed buttons, but this
seems natural. Well call it a dollar
limit; whites a nickel, reds a quarter.
blues so cents, and take IS worth each.
Now, if you break me I'll buy you that
seal muf." 49,
The game proceeded without any ma
terial change in the size of the piles Cor
nearly an hour, when Mr.. Brown had
three tens pat. Mrs. Il. took three
cards-pair of bullets all the time
caught the third, and beat him out of
s.. This was all right, except that
Brown remarked that he had never in
his life seen a poor player that didn't
have all the luck. Finally he lost the
other 50.
.'('imme mother five, and if I don't
knock you out in fifteen minutes by
thatclock I'll never turn another card"
he said.
Mrs B. didn't answer; that is, she
didn't say anything, but her look said:
''That's all right" The luck seemed to
go Browns way this time, and he
pulled in quite a few chips. Mrs.
Brown was dealing, q third party
Browns brother-was a locker on at
this period, and, of course, it was
Browns age
.I1l come in," said Mrs. B.
'"Oh, of course You will" said Brown.
"Well, then, put up another dollar and
Soh WON u AuFC 81 AAi1v CAlpS.
IN raise you q dollar, James," said
his spouse.
"You will, Will you? Dollar better'n
you"
Mrs. Brown just came in and drew
two cards. Brown thought he'd keep
his, and when his wife Clipped with
out looking he promptly raised the
limit. After carefully looking them
over the lady thought she'd raise it
another dollar. This made Brown
fairly bound of: the chair, but he had
to call, only to have q flush beaten by a
full. He quit there, and when his wife
giggled said:
II don't see anything funny about it
all. Anybody could play with the
cards you get. If I had them, you
would have been broke two hours ago"
-Bu3ulo Courier.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18
Seemingly Eradicated

OcollAuSIY EraOlcdCoO
With repeated and powerful doses Of
quinine, chills and fever, in some of its
various forms, springs into active existence
again, often without the slightest apparent
provocation. To e%xtinguish the smoldering
embers of this obstinate and reconcile
malady, no less than to subdue it when it
RACES fercely in the system, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is oil sufficient. When
every resource Of the pharmacopoia has
been exhausted against it in vain, the Bit
tiers conquer twill remove every linge1-
Ing, vestige Of it. Nay, more, the Bitters
auence of the atmospheric poison that be-
gets malarial disease, from its attacks.
Disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels,
are among the complaints to be appre-
hended from the use of miasma-tainted
water. These are both cured aud prevented
by the Bitters. Rheumatism, constipation,
and renal complaints, yield to its action.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18
ONE of the most recent Of invention

ONE of the most recent of inventions
is the ~chirocycle, machine designed to
take the place of velocipedes and other
vehicles for children. 1t is propelled by
a crank, and is far more durable and
useful. it is said, than the bicycle. A
factory for its manufacture has re-
Gently been established at Oxford,
Mass. The topographometer, which
records automatically the topography
and difference of level of all places over
which it passes, is a receur invention
of a Parisian. ".->v @"-.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18
"Blood VIII Tell"

Yes, the old adage is right, but the if liver
is disordered and the blood becomes there
by corrupted, the bad t'blood will tell' in
diseases OF the skin and throat, in tumors
and ulcers, and in tubercles in the lungs
first stages of o%onsumption) even although
the subject be descended in q straight line
from Richard Occur de Lion, or the noblest
Roman of them all. For setting the liver
in order no other medicine in the world
equals DR.. Pierce's 'Golden Medical Dis
covery." Try it, and your ''blood will tell'
the story Of its wonderful efficacy.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18
Throat-Cutting Is Painless.

Prof, Brown-sequuard informs his stu
dents that death by tbroat-cutting is
painless from the moment the skin Of
the neck is severed, and that the sever
ing Of the larvnx produces complete an
assthesia. Moreover, q blow delivered
with violence upon the larynx q pro-
duce instantaneous death.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

At Bieber, Lassan County, CAL,
resides Mr.. Thomas P. Ford, who
writes: II can truthfully say I have
usedsSt. Jacobs Oil in nay family for
years, and find it a never falling
remedy for all painful complaints"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

MI. T. E. Hush, Adrian, N. T.,
says: my father was very lame with
rheumatism. Now after using St.
Jacobs Oil he is no lamer than I am.
He was cured" Price Fifty cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

Prevent your hair from becoming pre-
maturely gray by using Halls Hair Re
newer.
Bilious attacks are speedily relieved and
cured by taking Ayers Pills. Try them.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

Fits: All Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline'a
Great Nerve Rsstorer. No Fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
g. 90 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline, 9Sl Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

There are n hundred and ninety college
papers in this country. ~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

An apple or two in the cake-box will keep
the cake moist. Renew them as they be-
come shriveled or bad.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

An ounce of rock alum boiled in a pint OF
lye water makes a good wash for brass
work.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

II afflicted with sore eyes, use Do. Isaas
.Thompson's eye water. Druggists sell it
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

The motto Of the young lady O.
fashion: "Never put off till tomorrow VIVA
your mother will do to-day.n
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

. 1t Is evident that Ruth was the belle of
her day, as she captured all the Boaz in her
neighborhood.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

Tannin, as experimental with by eminent
French physicians, proves to be an efficient
remedy for tuberculosis.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

An occasional sousing with lime-wate.
will benefit sinks n ~drain.pipes.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

Perfection is attained in DR.. Sage's Co,
tarrh Remedy.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

Grass that is to be killed should be nipped
the moment it comes to the surface.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

No Opium in Piso's Cure for CONSUMPTION,
Cures where other remedies fail. 21c.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

TSEAF-A very interesting 8opage ooox e
L. Deafness, Noises IN the Head, &c. How
relieved. Sent free. Address N~ICHoLSoN,
1T McDougal St., New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

nlunHn cured without cutting or burn.
uANufn Ing. Address DIR. WALKER, Ii
South Clark ST., Chicago, IL -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-18

Wanted Gentlemen and Ladies to Learn TS4prs
graphing. Tuition not paid until position Of.
tanned. Address Dr.. Valentines CLNegs, y
Warrington St., Chicago, Ills.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
A. Cnnrr,IiIc. Ms.

last "Wednesday evening DIR. T. ].
Brown, a rising young ply stefan OF our
town, aud ihc beautiful aud accomplished
Mis-, Jim nibby, were united In marriage
ut the residence OF the brides father, Dr.
\. 4. Bihby.
The ladieso f Coilccyillc are mnkingprcp.
araiions Ia give Christnnst :, entertain.
mcnt, and, Judging from the interest man
Tested. u will prove q glorious success.
The Masonic lodge. NJ its election on Las,
Saturday night, elected the following oil
ccr- for the ensuing Masonic YEAR ]. h.
Halle, ". NJ. Jos. Newburpcr, \. W.; j.
NJ Smith, i, W; JOHN Il. burberry, sec.
wiayi 4. W. Rowland, tncasurori W. l..
Bmnnon, tyler.
Alta regular convocation 81 Cohocvillc
u. A. chapter the following officers wen
elected for the ensuing year w. G.. Per
sons, II. T.; W. l.. Morning, T. X; ]. o.
Nnnn, y. =, \. ]. Jones, G. oi H.; J. u.
Halle, T.. s.; Joseph Ncwhurprr Il. A. G.,
\. ". Scay. NJ. of First v; W. n. Kuy.
Kendall VI. of Second v; a.. V. Boswell
VI. Of Third V; John u. DuBerry, sccrc.
taryi ]. r. Kelly, treasurer H. q. Perkins
sentinel.
Conccyillinns ar making grand prpan
tons 10 enjoy the .holidays, and the chill
drcn aud young people are anticipating q
pleasant time.
That handsome aud talented younl
physician, Dr. y, J. Milstcad, Of Tillatoba
was IN town Tuesday
Miss Clara Kelly, charming younl
lady OF this place, left last Monday iO
Wnona, Ia visit friends aud relatives
The Coifccyillc bar attended court q
Wafer Valley this wcck.
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40 Columbus. ai.S.

Chanccry court, which has been In
session for several weeks, adjourned last
Saturday, after clearing AMI closing q
well filled docket ono III the cnss us.
posed 81 was that Of Martin W. Martin, iu.
yolying the ownership of the Columbus
iicr Tho c'Hc vas long and interest.
ing one aud was won by Stanley, and his
father WIS appointed his guardian.
The Columbus Hop club, which WIS or.
gnnigcd not long aro, had meeting Mon.
day night aud decided 10 give a big Christ.
mas hail ON The o9d inst The member,
say they intend doing all la their power
this winter to add 10 the enjoyment Of the
young folks.
Mayor Moopucciycd alcitcr from judy
buchanan, attorney for the Kansas CITY
road, proposing 10 extend the Aberdeen
branch u that road 10 this place, but ask,
Ing that the charter Of the Tomhigbcc road
aud the slO0,OOO voted by the city 10 that
ruad be- turned over 10 them. We would
like t0 have the branch extended 90 Co.
lumbus, hut not nj such n price ~ that
We arr going to have The Tombigbcr rnad
sure, aud would like 10 have the Kansas
City also.
Mr. G. =. Dcaring Of Trinity, spontpart
Of the week In town.
Circuit court convcnca here next Mon.
day, the 18th inst. The docket is heavy
and there will be several important cases
before the court for trial
Rev. Mr.. Barns, Of Kentucky, h holding
q revival meeting nj the courthouse,
preaching every night 10 immense crowds
lie u a very iorciblo preacher, and II Is
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
TELEaRAPHIo BRIEFS.

Mrs. Kingston and son, who lived near
East Bernard, Tex, have been murdered
by masked men.
The American basel ball association has
adjourned, after referring the matter OF an
eighth club TO a committee.
Citizens Of Crawford county, Ind, have
organized posse 10 lynch the white caps
The region is greatly excited.
The Joliet (lll.) Steel company has
posted up notices that its rolling.mills will
close on December % indefinitely.
A party OF men near Bearc City, Kas.,
chased twelve horse thieves into the pan
handle Thursday and killed three OF them.
T.. G. Boudinot, IT,, who killed Editor
Stone, was admitted TO bail in the sum Of
Slj,OOO by the United States court at Fort
Smith, Ark, yesterday.
The special grand jury at Columbus, o.,
has indicted eight persons for the tally
sheet forgcrics OF 1885. Dr. g. Il. Mont
gomcry and Robert Montgomery, Of Co
lumbus, and Algcrnon Granville, Of Chi
cagO, have been arrested.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
Holly springs, Miss.

The Women's Christian Temperance
union meets at the Methodist church every
Saturday afternoon Mt . o'clock, and peti-
tons are being circulated asking the board
OF supervisors 10 order an election under
the local option law.
II. H. Alternately, Of Early Grove, was
in the city on business today. He leaves
with his family for Texas next week. Their
| friends and relatives regret their departure,
aud wish them much prosperity in their
new home.
Senator Kemp spent a day or two in
Memphis this week.
Capt. G.. L. Bates has gone on business
trip to Birmingham.
w. 7. Mcdonald, OF the Ashland bar,
was in town Tuesday.
Judge and Mrs. Il. $. Sith and Master
Percy suth spent Tuesday in the Bluff
City.
j. =. yuncannon, Of Abbeyille, was in
town few days since.
VIM. Lea returned Monday from Goa
homa county.
Alton X. Wooicn, Of Memphis, paid
flying visit 10 his relatives here ON Sunday
last
Col. John Calhoon spent several DAYS
here this week with his family.
The members Of the North Mississippi
land Improvement and Immigration com.
pany met on the 9TH instant in pursuance
Of n call published in the South Of last
week, and Organized under their new
charter The following officers wcc
elected: DIR. r. ]. Malone, president; Gen.
A. NJ West, vicc-prcsident; Addison Graft,
SECRETARY aud treasurer; and logan Walk
cr, Il. ;. Stith, J. II. Athey, ]. q. Leach
and W. 4. Jones, directors. II. g. Stiih,
Logan Walker aud Addison Graft were
appointed 10 prepare a code Of bylaws for
the company. James r. FAINT, Addison
Graft and j. q. Leach were appointed 90
open books Of subscription 10 the capital
stock OF the company. The board then
adjourned subject TO the call OF the prcsi.
dent.
Calvin Alexander n negro boy about
eighteen years II age, was caught in the
baud wheel and crushed 10 death, while
driving a gin on the farm OF Col. A. :.
WOolcn ltst week.
The Nellie Boel Opera company will
play PASSIONS Slave nj the opcui.housc
ON Thursday, the 2jth instant.
MIR John T.. Tucker, "the boss in H..
o. RUnd's popular dry goods house, spent
sunday and Monday in Memphis.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

Emma Abbott Is again planning a cam.
paign against Memphis, and like former
engagements, will, Of course, prove sue.
ccs.iul. with the support Of her excellent
company. She will be heard in delight.
iul and attractive series Of operas during
next week. opening ON Monday night,
December 10, in Marchetti's live lyric,
"Ruy HAS" an adaptation Of Victor
llugo's drama The opera has had a
great succcss In London and in Italy. ON
Tuesday "Lucrclia noru1' will be given;
Wednesday matinee, martha" and ut
night Carnival OF Venice" THURSDAY.
I'll Tou'orc;' Friday, "fhc Good
Devil saturday night, "Thc Mikado, ("
with saturday matinee not announced.
The crrhe-ip and chorus will bc under
the direction OF Signor Tomad, ~ usual.
Tho sale OF seats will open next Thursday
morning, the 18th inst.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

Tomorrow evening the brlliaut young
tupdicn, Robert Downing, begins nm en-.
gigcmcnt az the Memphis thcatcr, which
continues three nights, with q matince
"Wednesday. Much has been said concern.
ing this young actor, and the elaborate
production Of Dr. Birds sublime tragedy,
"rhc Gladiator" In which he will be seen.
The tragedy Is one Of the most virilo aud
interesting Of the legitimate dramas, but
one Of the great features will DO the mag.
niiccnt sccniC oiIcc, that will be presented.
No tragedy offers better opportunities In
this regard, aud Manager Mack has taken
every advantage Of them. Tho famous
Nocghtlin, who has painted the scenery
for oil the big legitimate productions, put
forth his greatest endoavors In this one,
and he had ample material with which 10
show his talent In producing stage effects,
and he was given caric-blanchc 10 get up
the scenery OF "The Gladiator" regard.
lea5 u expense, The engagement Of Rob.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

Miss Fannie Braclsin, Of Holly Springs,
Is visiting relatives IN this city.
Mn. g. T. Crook has returned from a
visit 10 her parents at Dycrsbug
Mis- Annie Patterson leaves IN u lew
days 10 visit friends In birmingham. Ala.
Miss Patty Hammond Is visiting friends
IN Lexington, NY, and will return la a
few days.
Miss Bette Selden reached home Fri
day morning, after a months absence in
Atlanta, Ca
Mr.. and Mr. r. n. Beard arr among
the recent arrivals from an extended bridal
trip 10 eastern cities.
Mrs. Geo. s. Bowling, Of Clarksville,
Tenn, Is in the city visiting her relatives,
The family Of Mrs. y. D. Church.
The meeting Of the Progressive German
club yesterday was n harmonious a. could
have been expected, considering the differ.
ence OF opinion prevailing ON all subjects.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

AZ the Memphis thcaicr during the past
week Mr,. Bowcn aud company gave q
series of slront attractions -"E Elizabeth, y
"Mary Stuart, Madame Crosus," lady
Audlcy's secret and double comedy
bill, "Old Low Letters aud Tho Jcal.
Gus Wife" Nln. Bowers Is an accom-
plishcd actrcsa, possessing great versatility,
The supporting company is not ~ strong
o. Il should be. The engagement closed
lasl night in LADY Audlcy's Secret
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
" me. MOsIIeskn.

During the last half OF next week, open
ing Thursday night, Nlodjeska will occupy
the boards of the Memphis theatcr. The
repertoire for the week will be MS follows:
Thursday, "As You Like It." Friday,
Camille" Saturday matinee, "Much Ado
About Nothing" Saturday night, "Romeo
and Juliet" The sale OF seats will open
on Tuesday morning. Scale of prices:
Orchestra and three first rows Of orchestral
circle, II 80; balance OF rows in orchestral
circle, 81; dress circle, up stairs, IS cents
and 80 cents, according 20 location.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

ert Downing at the Star, New York, last
season was one Of the events OF the year at
that theatre, which is one OF the most
fashionable in the city. Among some of
the mounting, which will excite admira-
ton tomorrow evening, viii be the battle
fields OF Campana, with the bay OF Naples,
and in the distance Mt Vesuvius in pro-
cess of eruption; the streets OF Rome, with
their triumphal arches; the monster war
tent OF the Praether Crassus, and the ia
nous arena scene. The cast for the per-
fnrmnncn will he ns Enllnmg.
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Printer. A.I.ing AID.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. l0.-Thc executive
committee Of the Chicago Typographical
union has Issued a circular 10 other unions
Of the United States. II charges that the
Chicago Typothet@ is being supported by
the employing printers of the country in
ia efforts 10 destroy the typographical
union. II SAYS the striking printers ac
determined not to- sign the iron clad con-
tract, aud asks for financial aid to support
them in their position.